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Raising rabbits as pets

Rabbits are fairly easy animals to raise, since bulk of their diet is fresh grass hays such as wheat, oat, brome, coastal, or Bahia. Smaller rabbits, such as Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Lops, Dutch, and the American Fuzzy Lop, are particularly well-suited to homes with children. They're light enough for a child to handle easily and they love to be lavished with attention. In fact, many people say raising a rabbit is a lot like raising a kitten. Both cats and rabbits have the same kind, yet aloof temperament.